Vanita Thind on fully autonomous robot weapons and the need to prohibit their development.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats
The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Program features an in-depth analysis of latest trends, developments, and threats in international security. New security concerns are always on the horizon and our program seeks to examine these domains including global warming, natural resources, drones, urban conflicts, and cyberspace.
The program’s mandate is to keep Canadians informed on these rapidly developing and increasingly pivotal realms that are integral to all aspects of security.
Private Capital Flows into Syria
Dahlia James examines Kuwait and how it is a hub for private donors to donate to the rebels fighting in Syria.
A Consulate of Toronto?
Emily Tsui analyzes the growing trend of “paradiplomacy”, and whether it will prove to be an effective future diplomatic model
Inhumanity Persists
Vanita Thind on the degree to which Palestinians are affected by the Israeli occupation.
Implications of Nordic Orion for Canada
Emily Tsui on what the recent trip of the Nordic Orion through the North West Passage will mean for Canada
Cities of Despair Part 2
Maddalena Vani examines the social realities in refugee camps and compares them to the conditions in war-zones.
Israelis are Secretly Providing Humanitarian Relief to Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Kristina Grinshpoon on IsraAid’s role in Syria.
Spy vs. Spy
Allyson Haarstad on the activities of the “5 Eyes” intelligence gathering network
The New Face of Iran: Is there Hope for Nuclear Talks?
Janice Alvares discusses Iran’s new political face and the possibility of nuclear negotiations.
An American in Egypt
Dahlia James examines US Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent unannounced visit to Cairo.